Breeding suitability guide — Dobermann
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Dobermann-Verein e.V. (DV) for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Dobermann-Verein e.V. (DV) |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) Club standard | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | Dobermann-Verein e.V. (DV) |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Von Willebrand disease type I (vWD1) Club standard | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal dominant | Dobermann-Verein e.V. (DV) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Von Willebrand disease type I (vWD1)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Dobermann-Verein e.V. (DV)3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) (IMHA) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Microphthalmia | — | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Panosteitis (Pano) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Skin test | clear or carrier | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Ichthyosis (ICT) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Acral lick dermatitis (lick granuloma) (ALD) | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pemphigus (PF) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Seborrhea | Skin test | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Vitiligo | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD) | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Atrial septal defect (ASD) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Peripheral neuropathy (PN) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Familial Nephropathy (FN) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Chronic hepatitis (CH) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
4. HonestDog verification
- Upload a legible certificate (PDF or photo) per test in the breeder dashboard
- Certificate must show date, examining vet, and FCI/VDH logo
- Certificates older than 36 months are flagged as stale
- We extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'